The Legal Sales and Service Organization (LSSO) is pleased to announce that Stephanie Hinrichs and Neel Lilani have joined the group’s Board of Advisors (BOA).
Hinrichs, Director of Client Service at Womble Bond Dickinson, and Lilani, Managing Director at Orrick served as co-chairs of the 2019 RainDance Conference and led the hit Fishbowl session on “Demystifying Sales & Service Roles in Law Firms Today.”
“As client-facing sales professionals in law firms, Stephanie and Neel understand the resources and tools our members need to produce results for their firms and advance their careers,” said Kirsten Lovett, LSSO’s Executive Director. “Stephanie and Neel are forward-thinking leaders in our industry and we welcome their ideas and insight.”
Upon joining the BOA, Hinrichs commented, “I am honored to be joining such a talented group of leaders and look forward to contributing to the advancement of legal sales roles in the profession.” Lilani added, “It’s a privilege to join this esteemed group of legal sales leaders. I am excited to work with them in moving the industry forward.”
In her role with Womble Bond Dickinson, Hinrichs works closely with both attorneys and clients to initiate and expand relationships while ensuring that the firm is providing the highest quality client service. Hinrichs also leads the firm's Manufacturing and Transport & Logistics Industry Sectors from the sales side.
As Managing Director of Orrick's global corporate development efforts for technology companies, Lilani drives new client opportunities through coordinated strategies across the sector. Lilani frequently consults with technology companies on financing and business strategy and manages Orrick’s venture capital relationships.
Hinrichs and Lilani join a board of advisor veteran sales and service professionals, including David Burkhardt, Client Service Director at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP; Christie Caceres, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Sidley Austin LLP; Silvia Coulter, Principal at LawVision Group; Beth Cuzzone, Chief Client Growth Officer at Goulston & Storrs, PC; Alvidas Jasin, Director of Client Development at Ropes & Gray LLP; Catherine MacDonagh, CEO & Founder, The Legal Lean Sigma Institute; Gabriel Miller, General Counsel / Bond Sanchez-Gordon and Founder / NTA Legal Ventures; Steven Petrie, Chief Operating Officer, Americas at White & Case LLP; Adam Stock, A Stock Consulting; and Catherine Zinn, Chief Client Officer at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. See Board of Advisors.
About The Legal Sales and Service Organization
LSSO is the preeminent organization serving the educational and professional needs of legal and business executives responsible for driving revenue in law firms. It is committed to suppling the legal marketplace with innovative, groundbreaking events and resources such as the annual RainDance Conference, the Coaching Advantage Certification Program, and the Salary & Trends Survey Report. Learn more at legalsales.org.
